These successful individuals inspire others. None of us are experts in every field and I certainly take pride in watching others do well. They are human, just like me, so I often ask myself “Why can’t I give that a go?!” I think this healthy mindset constantly motivates us to do our best. It creates an environment second to none and one in which everyone strives to do so well. The way we work puts us under some stress yet we gradually learn how to handle it. This is one of the many life skills that you learn here at Bradfield.
We have a saying, ‘One Bradfield, Many Bradfieldians.’ or ‘OBMB’. Once you come here and look around, you realise the truth in that saying. We have people of various beliefs, religions, ethnicities, backgrounds, affluence, abilities and passions, yet we understand that each and every one of us has our own challenges and we share in those journeys; everyone just seems to get along here as a result. Out of all the new environments into which I have had to integrate, Bradfield has most certainly been the easiest in which to get involved. You show kindness and you get it back every time.
Bradfield is not just for one type of person. The school truly caters for everyone and in the best way possible. Are you a brainbox? Our geniuses love it here. Do you like sport? We can’t get enough of it! Do you like music? Just spend one hour in the harmony of our Music Department. Do not even get me started about the food here… Atop all of these marvels, I believe that Bradfield can make you twice the person you already think you are. I came here with the belief that I would work hard in the classroom to achieve my best grades and work hard on the cricket pitch to pursue my favourite lifelong sport. I had no clue that I would be able to play Coldplay’s Viva La Vida on the guitar or be in a band with my friends, all whilst trying to sing at the same time. I didn’t know I would learn how to debate! Honestly, my heart pumps faster on the debating floor than it does in any cricket match. My wonderful Housemaster, Mr Sanford, pushed me out of the Common Room and convinced me to audition for the House Play. I reluctantly trudged over to try out, I gave it my best shot and I got one of the two main roles. I had no idea that I could act!
There are so many opportunities to practise doing what you already love, but also to get out of your comfort zone and develop skills you did not know you had. It was worth the three-hour journey for me.
